The Sensible Use of Wood and Vegetable Fibersas A Renewable Materials: Factor for the Sustainability in Vernacular Architecture in Colima, Mexico

Using renewables materials such as wood and natural fibers are present in all manifestations of vernacular architecture. Since the doors make, windows or floors, to the very structure of the building. Wood has been since ancient time, the main material or complementary such as earth or stone for the construction of architecture without architects. Similarly, earthen architecture is manifested through various techniques.

The road to sustainable development, more than ever must ensuring the welfare of people, without compromising the availability of natural resources for future generations. The exploitation of these resources in some places, has implications for other parts of the planet. Considering this, the modification of the environment to create the human habitat is no exception. The daily work of designers and builders, positively or negatively affect the sustainability of human settlements, and therefore affects the quality of life for its inhabitants. It is urgent that experts in the human habitat, have a vision of sustainable development cture.